(A) Preliminary plans.
(1) Two sets of preliminary improvement plans, development plans and maps (tract map, parcel map and the like), prepared by a registered civil engineer in the state, must be submitted to the District. Standard size sheet of 22 inches by 34 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches or 30 inches by 42 inches with a scale of one inch equals 20 feet, one foot equals 30 feet, one inch equals 40 feet or one inch equals 50 feet and profile to one inch equals four feet or one inch equals two feet must be used unless otherwise authorized by the District Engineer. These will be reviewed by the District Engineer and one corrected copy returned to the applicant as needed.
(2) A digital copy of all preliminary plans shall be submitted in one drawing file in accordance with § 33.080.
(B) Final plans. After corrections are made and the improvement agreement is signed by the Board or the Board’s designee, the original drawing can be signed by the Engineer. After all approving agencies have signed the plans, two sets of final improvement plans must be furnished to the District. Unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer, these signed plans must be submitted to the District prior to issuance of a construction permit.
(1) A digital copy of all final plans shall be submitted in one drawing file in accordance with § 33.080.
(2) Approval by the Engineer of the contractor’s working drawings does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for accuracy of dimensions and details, or for mutual agreement of dimensions and details. It is mutually agreed that the contractor shall be responsible for agreement and conformity of his or her working drawings with the approved plans and specifications.
(C) Engineer’s estimate. One copy of the Engineer’s estimate of the quantities and unit prices of the materials for the sanitary sewer.
(D) Public easement requirements. A main sewer authorized by the Engineer to be constructed on private property requires that an easement be granted to the District. It must be prepared by the grantor on standard District forms properly signed and notarized. A location drawing and title report must be submitted with the document. A digital copy of the location drawing shall be submitted in accordance with § 33.080. After approval by the District, it shall be recorded by grantor in favor of the District with the County Recorder. This must be accomplished prior to issuance of a construction permit by the District for the sewer main that lies within the easement.
(1) Unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, a separate document will not be required for an easement granted to the District by means of recorded maps. The easement, however, must be properly shown on a recorded final map and certificate sheet, and a copy (both hard copy and digital copy) of each furnished to the District.
(2) Public utility easements (P.U.E.) may be used for sewer mains only when so authorized by the Engineer. If dedicated by a separate document, a copy (both hard copy and digital copy) with recording data must be furnished to the District.
(3) Main sewers not located in public streets must be situated within sanitary sewer easements or within public utility easements. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, 20 feet is the minimum width of the easement.
(4) Easements must be configured to encompass all publicly maintained appurtenances and will be generally centered over the facility. Separate access easements may be required depending on site conditions. When sewer mains are to be installed along a property line, the easement will be wholly contained on one parcel.
(5) (a) All property restrictions placed as a result of dedication of easements will be so noted on the subdivision map or on the easement deed if the easement is not dedicated as part of a subdivision.
(b) Required notes are as follows.
1. No structures may encroach on, above or below the surface of the ground in any public sanitary sewer easement. This includes footing of foundations or eaves from the roof of any adjacent structure, pools, ponds or outbuildings on slabs or foundations. Decks, sheds or other structures that may be easily removed for maintenance of the sanitary sewer system may be allowed at the discretion of the District and shall be removed at the owner’s expense when notified, in writing, by the District.
2. No trees may be planted in a public sanitary sewer easement without first obtaining approval of the District. Trees may be allowed to the extent that damage to the sanitary sewer does not occur from root intrusion and adequate access can be provided for maintenance and repair vehicles. Any repair work by the District requiring the removal of trees or other vegetation planted by the owner or by prior property owners shall be at the expense of the present owner.
(E) Quitclaim requirements. When a sanitary sewer easement is to be quitclaimed, a quitclaim deed shall be prepared and submitted to the District. After the document is reviewed by the District and accepted by the District Board of Directors, it will be recorded by the District at the County Recorder.
(F) Field changes. Two sets of plans and one digital copy in accordance with § 33.080 showing field changes proposed must be submitted to the District for approval prior to the work being started.
(G) Record drawings. One set of plans and one digital copy in accordance with § 33.080 showing as built conditions of constructed improvements must be submitted to the District after completion of the work and prior to District acceptance.
(Ord. 2019-02, passed 4-25-2019)